This year the concert took place on Saturday 16th December 2017. We estimate that we raised over £3,000 for our chosen charity this year. Many thanks to everyone who bought tickets, came along and enjoyed a wonderful selection of carols, songs and music. This is a great tradition in Southwell and we look forward to repeating it again in 12 months time.
This year the beneficiary is an overseas choice. As usual, we were looking for a project that would not happen without the proceeds of the concert and with a local connection. With that in mind, the Southwell Lions CfE committee selected the bid by "Tools for Self Reliance" group. The proceeds will go towards a vocational training project for 40 young people in Zambia. This will be a life changing opportunity for the recipients. Southwell has a very strong and active Tools for Self Reliance group, collecting, restoring and shipping tools to Africa.
This year the beneficiary is an overseas choice. As usual, we were looking for a project that would not happen without the proceeds of the concert and with a local connection. With that in mind, the Southwell Lions CfE committee selected the bid by "Tools for Self Reliance" group. The proceeds will go towards a vocational training project for 40 young people in Zambia. This will be a life changing opportunity for the recipients. Southwell has a very strong and active Tools for Self Reliance group, collecting, restoring and shipping tools to Africa.
Mark giving instructions to the Lions before the start of the concert.
Before the concert, our President in his
'casual' Minster Verger garb! |
Nick in his full Verger regalia, performing solo
with the U3A Recorder Group |
Below you can see the Lions performing at a previous year's concert
